About Us

Elizabeth Street Medical Centre (Acacia Ridge) prides itself in being a centre of excellence, including medical student teaching. The dedicated team, led by director-Dr. Bruce Chadfield, focus on thorough holistic patient care for all ages, from new-borns, family medicine & preventive care, through to chronic disease management & home visits. Most GPs have significant experience and expertise in their special interest area & thus deliver a higher than usual standard of care in that field. Full time GPs: Dr Bruce Chadfield- special interest in diabetes, skin cancer surgery, heart & kidney disease, aged care Dr Susan Heijm Dr. Tim Aung- work cover injuries, pre-employment medicals, emergency care Part-time GPs: Dr. Reva Balaji- extensive experience in women's health- obstetrics and gynaecology. Dr Robyn Coulson- Child & women's health Allied Health: Sarah Free- Credentialled Diabetes Educator (See Balancing Diabetes) Mental Health Nurses Psychologist Exercise Physiologist Audiometrist Practice Nurse RN: Margaret Bassett Practice Manager: Fiona Mackie (on maternity leave) Barbara Bannon (acting PM) Surgery hours (by appointment): Mon 7am - 5.30pm Tue 7am - 9pm Wed 7am - 5.30pm Thur 7am - 5.30pm Frid 7am - 5.30pm Sat 1 - 5pm Sun & PH 8am - 5pm Additional Services provided by ESMC: Diabetes Care includes diabetes prevention, Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, insulin initiation and ongoing management, insulin pump starts & management, nutritional advice, weight loss, gestational diabetes Home & Nursing home visits Full skin checks & surgery for skin cancers Toe nail surgery Asthma management ECGs Spirometry Audiogram Insurance Medicals Drivers Licence Medicals, Commercial Licence (truck, taxi, bus) Pre -Employment Medicals & Work related injuries Family Planning Childhood & Travel Vaccinations Mental Health and Care plans Refugee health Please contact the Practice for additional information.